Establish a permanent, independent, nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of Office under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment.

Congress should act now to establish a permanent and standing Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of Office.

Raskin says Congress should create the commission called for by the 25th Amendment to evaluate presidential incapacity.

Ranking Member Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity | Press Releases | Congressman Jamie Raskin
primary · press_release · model gpt-5.4-mini

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On April 14, 2026, House Democrats led by Jamie Raskin introduced legislation to create a commission on presidential capacity under the 25th Amendment; the article says it had 50 Democratic co-sponsors and faced long odds in the Republican-controlled House.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Concrete legislative effort was introduced, but there is no sign the commission was established or advanced further, so the promise remains unresolved.

unresolved same_term A for effort

House Democrats call for commission led by JD Vance to oust Trump
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Raskin announced legislation to establish the Commission on Presidential Capacity and stated that Congress had not yet set up the Section 4 body.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official House release shows Raskin made a concrete 2026 legislative effort, but also confirms the commission had not been established as of that announcement.

never same_term A for effort

Ranking Member Raskin Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity | Press Releases | Congressman Jamie Raskin
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The 119th Congress bill text says it would establish a legislative-branch Commission on Presidential Capacity to serve as the Section 4 body.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The text matches the promise’s substance, but it is proposed legislation rather than enacted law, so it supports effort rather than fulfillment.

never same_term A for effort

Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act bill text
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Congress.gov lists Raskin as sponsor, shows the bill was introduced and referred to committees, and marks its status as Introduced.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The 2020 reintroduction proposed the commission but did not become law, indicating continued effort without delivery.

never same_term A for effort

H.R.8548 - Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
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Congress.gov lists Raskin as sponsor, shows referral to the Constitution and Civil Justice subcommittee, and marks the bill as Introduced.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Raskin introduced legislation in his first House term, but the bill did not advance to enactment, so the promised commission was not created.

never same_term A for effort

H.R.1987 - Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity Act
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

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Raskin’s office said H.R. 1987 would create an independent nonpartisan body under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The release documents a clear attempt to fulfill the promise, but it describes a bill being introduced, not an established commission.

never same_term A for effort

Raskin Introduces Bill to Establish Independent Commission on Presidential Capacity
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Last Action Date Listed April 14, 2026 Action Mr. Raskin

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo's official bill record, checked in the lookback search, still lists the 119th Congress bill only as introduced/referred with a last action date of April 14, 2026, not enacted into law.

never same_term A for effort

H.R. 8275 (IH) - Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act - BILLS-119hr8275ih | Content Details | GovInfo
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

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Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026 Pipeline · Bill → Law

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): A current legislative tracker found in the lookback search shows H.R. 8275 remains at the introduced/referred stage, with no House passage, Senate passage, or signature step completed.

never same_term A for effort

H.R. 8275: Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act | Docket
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 88%